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Job Title

Tenure-Track or Tenured Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

School Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a tenure-track or tenured Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) to begin Fall 2026.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/.

Primary duties will include leading the launch of the new Civil Engineering program and establishing state-of-the-art laboratories in areas such as construction materials, foundations, and structural analysis. They also encompass developing a robust externally funded research program, enhancing the School’s research profile, and fostering collaborations with industry, government, and interdisciplinary teams. Primary duties further extend to contributing meaningful service to the School, College, and University, mentoring junior faculty, guiding student research, and positioning the laboratories as a regional hub for industry-relevant innovation. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The School of Engineering offers ABET-accredited programs in Systems, Computer, and Petroleum Engineering and will launch a multidisciplinary MS in Systems Engineering in Fall 2026. Faculty numbers have seen remarkable growth alongside thriving enrollment and program expansion.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline. Candidates must demonstrate research excellence, teaching effectiveness, and leadership in establishing laboratory facilities. Experience in mentoring faculty and guiding programmatic initiatives in structural engineering and lab-based education is required. We strongly encourage candidates with demonstrated expertise in one or more structural engineering subfields such as reinforced concrete, steel, foundations, construction materials, or structural analysis. The ability to lead lab development, manage hands-on experimental programs, and engage with industry and cutting-edge research initiatives is essential. For consideration for a tenured appointment, candidates must already hold tenure at their current institution and possess a record of sustained research productivity with significant peer-reviewed publications, a history of securing external funding, a record of excellence in teaching and mentorship, and evidence of professional service and leadership commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor. Tenure is granted only by the affirmative action of the Texas A&M System Board of Regents upon recommendation of the university president after he receives letters of recommendation from the tenured faculty of the college, the college dean, and the provost. For consideration for a tenure-track appointment, candidates must demonstrate strong research productivity, the ability to secure external funding, excellence in teaching and mentorship, and evidence of professional service and leadership consistent with the expectations for an Associate Professor.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The first review of applications will be 10/27/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

+ A letter of interest that addresses the candidate’s qualifications for the position

+ Statement of research interests, experience, and future plans

+ Statement of teaching experience and philosophy

+ Current curriculum vitae

+ Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree

+ Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact Dr. Mahmoud Khasawneh, the Director of the School of Engineering, at [email protected].

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.